berm
US /bɝːm/
UK /bɜːm/
名词
护道, 路肩, 土堤
a flat strip of land, raised bank, or terrace bordering a river or canal, or a path or grass strip beside a road
示例:
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The soldiers built a berm to protect the camp from flooding.
士兵们筑起了一道护道以保护营地免受洪水侵袭。
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He pulled his car over onto the berm of the highway.
他把车停在高速公路的路肩上。
动词
筑护道, 筑土堤
to provide or fortify with a berm
示例:
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The landscape architect decided to berm the edge of the garden for privacy.
景观设计师决定在花园边缘筑起护道以保护隐私。
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They bermed the house to improve its energy efficiency.
他们在房子周围筑起土堤以提高能源效率。